Carlos Bacca has been subject of interest from West Ham, with some reports claiming a transfer fee between the Hammers and AC Milan has already been agreed.

However, according to Express, Arsenal are preparing to hijack the deal, by plotting a £26m move for the AC Milan striker.

Confirmed: Dortmund In Gotze Talks

Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has revealed that both German outfits are in talks over the transfer of Mario Gotze.

Rummenigge told Sport1 television: “I wouldn’t say a deal has been struck, but I can confirm that there have been talks with Borussia Dortmund as well as with his agent.

“But it’s not complete yet. The clubs must first reach an agreement over a transfer fee.”

Arsenal To Use Giroud For Higuain Transfer

Contrary to reports of Gonzalo Higuain agreeing terms with Juventus, Napoli’s official Radio Station claimed:

“At the moment the rumour linking Higuain to Juve is true, but I am certain that in the end Pipita will leave Napoli to go abroad. He will almost certainly join Arsenal. For now the Gunners are offering €50m plus Giroud. Arsenal are trying to free up funds by selling players so they can increase the economic part of the proposal.”